The annual NAME auction is one of the highlights of the conference…a chance to have fun, bid on unique aquatic-themed items donated by NAME members and local businesses, and raise money for our mini-grant and scholarship fund! All of the funds raised at our annual silent and live auction go to support educators with scholarships and mini-grants to help them share the wonders of the world of water.

This year, our auction will be virtual! While we are still working out the details, we are excited to debut this new way to raise funds that will help expand our audience and provide resources for our members.

Due to the online format of the auction this year, we will be focusing our efforts on collecting donations that can be emailed or easily mailed, like gift cards or certificates. If you or an organization you know would like to contribute to this cause, please contact us at bc2021@pacname.org.

Auction Donation Form

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Registration Options

Full Conference Registration, Member—includes all virtual conference sessions from August 17-20, 2021. Available to current NAME members. Registration does not include NAME membership renewal, so please add your membership renewal during registration, if desired. Registration includes the opportunity to add a one-year membership to CaNOE.

Full Conference Registration, Non-Member—includes all virtual conference sessions from August 17-20, 2021. Available to anyone. Includes a one-year membership to NAME, as well as the opportunity to add a one-year membership to CaNOE.

NAME members and non-members wishing to join NAME should register through NAME’s registration system, as this will enroll you in NAME’s membership database. CaNOE members and non-members wishing to join CaNOE should register through CaNOE’s registration system.

Registration Fees

All fees listed on this site are in $USD.

Exhibitors

We are excited to provide the option to promote your organization through our virtual exhibitor center! Exhibitors can create a virtual exhibit booth, including information about your organization and its programs and resources, promotional offers, opportunities to interact with attendees, and lead generation. Exhibitors can also upload handouts, videos, and set up live showcases. More information on exhibitors is available here. Virtual exhibitor booths are available to add on to your registration for $80 USD.

Scholarships and Payment

If you are interested in attending the conference but are hesitant for financial reasons, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship. The goal of our annual NAME conference is to bring together a community of educators, researchers, students and citizen scientists who are passionate about marine and aquatic education, and we do not want anybody to be left out due to financial or other challenges.

Apply for a scholarship

Payment can be made online by credit card at the time of registration. If you are paying by check (payable to Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators in US funds) or purchase order, please choose “Invoice Me” during registration and send your payment to:

NAME
6800 SW 35th Ave
Portland, OR 97219

Please contact the conference committee at bc2021@pacname.org with any questions.

UPDATE—Given the ongoing uncertainty due to COVID-19 around in-person gatherings and travel, we are sorry to inform you that the 2020 NAME-CaNOE Ocean Education Conference will not be held this August. We are planning on rescheduling the conference for next summer in 2021, and will send out more information on dates and location as soon as possible. In the meantime, our organizations are exploring alternative options to ensure that we remain connected, encouraged, and enlightened as we approach the Ocean Decade.

Registration Options

Full Conference Registration—includes all conference sessions and lunches from Sunday afternoon, August 16 through Thursday lunch, August 20, as well as the Awards Banquet and Auction on Wednesday night.

Half Conference Registration—includes all conference sessions and lunches for two consecutive days, plus the option to join us on the field trips! Choose one of the following options:

• Sun-Tue: Sunday afternoon, August 16 through Tuesday lunch, August 18
• Tue-Thu: Tuesday evening, August 18 through Thursday lunch, August 20 including the Awards Banquet and Auction on Wednesday night

Single-day Registration—includes all sessions and lunch only on the day registered. Available for Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

Membership Renewal

Registering as a member does not include NAME membership renewal. Please add your membership renewal during registration, if desired.

Registration Fees

We know that many of you need to budget for the upcoming conference, so we are providing the estimated registration fees for your convenience. Please note that in today’s uncertain financial climate, these fees are subject to change before registration opens.

NAME members and US non-members should register through NAME’s registration system. CaNOE members and non-members wishing to pay in Canadian funds should register through CaNOE’s registration system. All fees listed in this table are in $USD.

*Registering as a non-member includes a one-year membership to NAME with the option of adding a one-year membership to CaNOE.

Lodging

Conference registration does not include lodging, which can be purchased during registration and includes breakfasts and dinners. Lodging information can be found on our Lodging & Travel page.

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations submitted by August 5, 2020 will be refunded.
• No refunds for cancellations after August 5, 2020.

If you are interested in attending the conference but are hesitant for financial reasons, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship. The annual NAME conference is organized with the purpose of bringing together a community of educators, researchers, students and citizen scientists who are passionate about marine and aquatic education; a limited number of scholarships and bursaries may be provided to those who would not attend simply because of the cost.

If you are paying by check (payable to Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators) or purchase order, please send your payment to NAME-BC:

NAME-BC
PO Box 53583 RPO Broadmead
Victoria, BC V8X 5K2
Canada

Please contact the conference committee at bc2020@pacname.org with any questions.

Educating for Sustainable Seas: Diving into the Ocean Decade

The Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators and the Canadian Network for Ocean Education invite educators, researchers, students, and resource professionals from the Pacific Northwest and across Canada to present at the 2021 NAME/CaNOE summer conference. In keeping with current COVID guidelines, this year’s conference will be held online from August 17-20, 2021.

Virtual conference sessions, networking opportunities, and social activities will be spread across four consecutive weekdays from Tuesday, August 17, through Friday, August 20. The extended timeline will help minimize online fatigue and allow us to better accommodate the needs of participants from a range of time zones across the U.S.A. and Canada.

Presentations that align with the conference theme and goals are encouraged:

• Learn and plan for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
• Discover resources and information from communities and organizations that value healthy marine and aquatic ecosystems, and discuss how they can be incorporated into ocean and aquatic education
• Share activities, lessons, and resources that embrace diverse ways of teaching and learning ocean literacy concepts in the classroom and community
• Explore and discuss current issues in marine and aquatic science and the role of place, language and culture in informing solutions

Call for Presentations

The 2021 Call for Presentations is now closed. Thank you for your submissions and we are looking forward to an amazing program!

Presentation Formats

1. Short Virtual Presentations: (15-minute sessions)

Standard online presentations, including 3 minutes for questions. Please be prepared to share your screen!

2. “Hands-On” Virtual Workshop or Presentation: (45-minute sessions)

Share your favorite marine and aquatic lessons, activities, or stewardship and research initiatives with your colleagues – including any adaptations you’ve made for teaching under current COVID conditions while encouraging hands-on and place-based learning. Past sessions have featured: squid dissections, octopus parachute fun, surface tension experiments, salmon life cycle games, art projects, community monitoring programs, citizen science projects and more.

Sharing outdoor learning experiences are also welcome here!

3. “Hands-On” Virtual Workshop or Interactive Presentation: (90-minute sessions)

As above: Two 45-minute sessions can be combined for a total of 90-minutes. Interactivity could include breakout rooms, discussion activities, or other whole or small group activities.

4. Poster Presentation (+ 5-minute “Lightning Round” Introduction)

The poster session is an engaging way for students, teachers, scientists and community professionals to share their lessons, research, and citizen science initiatives. The introduction is a great way to draw the audience into your research idea, project results, education tips and techniques for building networks – at lightning speed! There will be time for a few quick questions after each round, and additional time for networking, feedback and engaging with participants on a one-on-one basis while posters are up for viewing. The online poster gallery will be available for viewing throughout the conference.

If you are selected to present a poster, we will provide additional information regarding guidelines for poster size and format and upload instructions. The selected Poster Presenters will automatically be considered for monetary awards in a variety of categories.